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Coal India production slump likely to continue for another month

CIL alone meets 80 per cent of India's domestic coal demand across key industries including power, cement, and steel

BS Infra Summit: Fossil fuels can't be eliminated, say industry experts

Industry experts say the country's green energy success depends on a long-term policy vision, targeted investments in infrastructure, and the development of domestic technology and financing solutions

Committed to energy ties with India, says senior US Embassy official

US, India deepen energy ties with focus on critical minerals, nuclear reactors, oil, gas, and smart energy solutions to strengthen long-term energy security

India finalising CCUS Mission roadmap; experts call for LNG contracts

The government is finalising the CCUS Mission roadmap and outlay as experts highlight the importance of long-term LNG supply contracts and domestic gas production for energy security

India-UK FTA to boost aluminium exports as carbon tariffs pose challenge

FTA could triple aluminium exports to the UK by 2030, while R&D collaboration may enable extraction of critical minerals from aluminium by-products

India faces copper crunch from energy transition, infra growth: CSEP report

The report by the Centre for Social and Economic Progress warns that India's copper imports could rise sharply unless mining, processing, and recycling capacity is scaled up

Power Ministry teams up with IMD to develop weather tools for renewables

The Power Ministry is collaborating with the IMD to develop advanced forecasting tools aimed at improving electricity demand predictions and supporting the integration of renewable energy

BS Infra Summit: 'Fossil fuels to remain vital as renewables face hurdles'

At the Business Standard Infrastructure Summit 2025, experts said fossil fuels will remain critical to India's energy mix due to gaps in storage, transmission and foreign tech reliance

India-West Asia undersea cable allows large trade: ISA DG Ashish Khanna

Khanna stressed that OSOWOG would help countries diversify their energy mix, particularly smaller economies that remain dependent on diesel

Lack of green H2 infra key issue in expanding clean transport: Gadkari

Gadkari underlined the need to shift away from private vehicles by offering airline-like facilities in public transport at lower costs

India awards 862,000 TPA green hydrogen capacity, eyes 10% of global demand

India awards 862,000 TPA green hydrogen capacity to 19 companies, aiming to capture 10% of global green hydrogen demand by 2030, says Union Minister Shripad Naik at FICCI Green Hydrogen Summit

Cabinet clears ₹9,814 cr projects for Kota-Bundi airport, Odisha ring road

Union Cabinet approves Rs 9,814 crore for new greenfield airport in Kota-Bundi and six-lane ring road connecting Cuttack and Bhubaneswar in Odisha, boosting infrastructure in Rajasthan and Odisha

JSW, Posco sign agreement to set up 6 MTPA steel plant in Odisha

Odisha being considered as a potential site; final terms of the agreement are subject to feasibility and approvals

Self sufficiency in critical minerals a work in progress, says PM Modi

Highlighting government efforts, PM Modi said the National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM) has already been launched, with exploration work underway at more than 1,200 locations

MMDR Bill proposes mine expansion, relief on critical mineral charges

Bill allows easier lease expansion for deep-seated minerals, waives charges for critical minerals, removes captive sale cap, and sets up mineral exchanges to boost mining output

Govt targets 1K patents in critical minerals by 2031 under national mission

National Critical Mineral Mission to support innovation in exploration, processing, and recycling of key minerals to boost domestic tech and reduce import dependence

Coal India opens power market access for TPPs using linkage coal

The new rule applies to all existing and future FSAs and extends to all power generators, including central and state Gencos and independent power plants

Ministry of coal awards 7 coal blocks in 12th round of commercial auction

Blocks expected to fetch Rs 720 crore in annual revenue, attract Rs 787.5 crore investment, and generate over 7,000 jobs, says Coal Ministry

Steel quality control order duplicative and hurts MSMEs, says GTRI

The report also flagged potential market distortion, citing exemptions for finished products like welded pipes, which appear to favour value-added imports over domestic manufacturing

Coal India Q1 net falls 20% to ₹8,743 crore on weak operating performance

Revenue drops 4.4% to Rs 35,842 crore; EBITDA margin down to 39.8% from 43.5%; EPS slips to Rs 14.19 in June quarter